2026 Wildlife Photography Competition

Small-spotted catshark swimming past a bed of kelp

Small-spotted catshark, Falmouth by Martin Stevens

2026 Wildlife Photography Competition

Entries now closed for the 2026 Wildlife Photography Competition

Thanks to everyone who submitted images in one of our six categories

Thanks to everyone who's celebrated wild Cornwall through the lens of your cameras, or smartphones. We're delighted to see so many photographs entered that shine a light on our dramatic coastlines, incredible marine life, the wonders of nature, and the challenges facing our natural world. 

Join us for the exhibition launch and awards night on Wednesday 28 October at Truro cathedral

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Can't join us on the night? The exhibition is open to the public from 29 October to 22 November at the cathedral, see cathedral for opening hours. 

This year's categories

Nature on the Edge - capturing the challenges facing Cornwall's wildlife and habitats, from climate change and pollution to the impact of people on the natural world. Sponsored by Verdant Brewing.

Beneath the Surface - celebrating Cornwall's incredible marine environment, from kelp forests and reefs to whales, fish and the people exploring beneath the waves. Sponsored by One Atlantek.

Coasts & Tides - showcasing the life, wildlife and people that make Cornwall's coastline so special. Sponsored by Koru Kayaking.

Nature in Your Pocket - a smartphone-only category celebrating those everyday moments of wild Cornwall that anyone can capture. Sponsored by St Eval.

A Cornwall Where Nature Thrives - highlighting stories of hope, nature recovery and the people making a positive difference for wildlife.  Sponsored by Classic Cottages. 

Young Photographer - for young people with a passion for wildlife and photography. Sponsored by Seasalt Cornwall.

Walkers on top of the Cheesewring

Walkers on top of the Cheesewring, Bodmin Moor by Georgie Ball

Thank you

Thank you to our category sponsors: Classic Cottages, Koru Kayaking, Seasalt Cornwall, Verdant Brewing, One Atlantek, and St Eval, and to our event supporters Insite Graphics for helping to make this year’s competition possible.

To learn more about the associated benefits of supporting our work please contact Rowan Hartgroves, Corporate Partnerships Manager at Cornwall Wildlife Trust at rowan.hartgroves@cornwallwildlifetrust.org.uk

Contact

For enquiries regarding the 2026 Wildlife Photography Competition, please email wildlifephotocompetition@cornwallwildlifetrust.org.uk .